Manchester United vs Liverpool Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Manchester United:
Romero, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Young, Matic, McTominay, Mata, Martial, James, Rashford
Liverpool:
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Salah, Firmino, Mane
Manchester United go into this match as 12th-placed side on the table. The Red Devils are massive 15 points behind Liverpool. The actual form is poor, they have just one victory on the last five Premier League games. Even worse, United lost 1:0 to Newcastle just before the international break. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came under heavy pressure. According to the bookmakers, he is the second favorite behind Everton's Marco Silva to become the next Premier League manager to lose his job. To be worse for him, there are many players struggling with injuries ahead of this match. Goalkeeper David de Gea picked up a groin injury playing for Spain on Tuesday night and he is definitely sidelined, as well as Paul Pogba. The French star is suffering from a foot injury that has limited him to just two appearances since the end of August. Daniel James suffered a head injury playing for Wales and will be assessed on Sunday. Luke Shaw is rated as doubtful, but probably this match come too soon for him. Phil Jones, Eric Bailly, Diogo Dalot, Timothy Fosu-Mensah have all been ruled out of Sunday's meeting, while Jesse Lingard, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Anthony Martial are rated as doubtful. Victor Lindelof missed United's last two matches, but should be ready in time for this derby.
Liverpool will try to maintain their 100 percent record in the Premier League. The Reds have eight victories in the first eight matches and the things could hardly be better for their fans. They are the first side to win their opening 8 matches of an English top-flight season twice, having also done so in the season 1990/91. Jurgen Klopp's men managed to beat Norwich City, Southampton, Arsenal, Burnley, Newcastle, Chelsea, Sheffield United and Leicester City. Liverpool won 2:1 against the Foxes before the international break. James Milner scored the winning goal from a penalty during the injury-time. It was the 34th time Liverpool have scored a 90th-minute winning goal in a Premier League match, at least nine more than any other side. Sadio Mane should also be mentioned as he scored the first goal. It was his 100th league appearance for Liverpool, and his 50th Premier League goal. The atmosphere in the squad is good, while the players confidence is very high. Klopp has some good news ahead of the derby. Goalkeeper Alisson has recovered from a calf injury and he will probably start the match, despite Adrian's good performances. Joel Matip is also available, but Mohamed Salah is rated as doubtful. Harvey Elliott is serving a two-week suspension after admitting derogatory language about Harry Kane in a video from June. However, his absence is not a handicap as he wouldn't have featured here anyway. Nathaniel Clyne and Xherdan Shaqiri remain out injured.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction:
These two clubs have met 54 times during the Premier League era. United are much better with 28 victories, while Liverpool have 14. I think the Red Devils will remain unbeaten against the leaders. Solskjaer's men have collect just nine points and that's their lowest tally at this stage since 1989. However, at the same time it's their youngest-ever starting eleven in a Premier League season. I think the "Young Devils" are able to stop Liverpool's winning series.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Pick: Manchester United +0.5 AH @ 2.32 with
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